July 2009
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NEWS FROM THE SA COMMUNITY SECTOR
Follow the SA Community Twitter stream to keep up with what’s happening and what has changed in the community sector. Contribute by setting up your own account and using the hashtag #infosearch.
The following organisations have ceased providing Job Network services in South Australia: Holmesglen Employment, Employ SA Inc., Jobfind Centre - Mount Gambier.
Mental Illness Fellowship, Personal Helpers & Mentors - Western and Roofs Housing Association have moved to 5 Cooke Tce, Wayville SA 5034, tel. 8378 4100.
Girl Guides SA Inc. have moved to 63 Beulah Rd, Norwood SA 5067, tel. 8418 0900, fax 8132 0424, email guides@girlguidessa.org.au.
Child care changes:
- ABC Learning Centre - Aldinga Beach is now Bubble n Squeak Child Care Centre - Aldinga Beach
- ABC Learning Centre - Murray Bridge is now Topsy Turvey Child Care
- ABC Learning Centre - Redwood Park is now Mission Australia Early Learning Services - Redwood Park
- ABC Learning Centre - Wandana is now Nana Goose Early Child Care Centre
INTERESTED IN SCIENCE?
Here are some organisations that might interest you.
The Astronomical Society of South Australia Inc. meets at Kerr Grant Theatre, Physics Building, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide at 8pm on the 1st Wednesday of each month. General meetings are open to the public and visitors are welcome to attend. ASSA promotes the science of astronomy through its meetings, viewing nights and use of research-grade facilities for members. It also runs workshops and camps and holds private viewing nights at observatories for schools and groups by arrangement .Tel. 8270 3631 (secretary ah), email info@assa.org.au
The Field Geology Club of SA Inc. promotes and engages in the study of geology through lectures and field excursions, and encourages the preservation of areas of geological importance. It is a family club that meets at 7.45 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Mawson Lecture Theatre, Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Adelaide. Excursions and field trips are to areas of interest around Adelaide are held monthly. Tel. 8265 0544 (Secretary), email webmaster@fieldgeologyclubsa.org.au
The Royal Geographical Society of SA Inc. was founded in 1885 to advance geographical science, including environmental issues. It offers friendship, enlightenment and fun through a program of talks, lectures, day excursions and coach and camping tours. Meetings are held monthly. Tel. 8207 7265, email admin@rgssa.org.au
The Royal Society of SA Inc. is a learned society whose interest is in science, particularly as it related to South Australia. Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month between March and November. The Society's rooms are located behind the South Australian Museum and South Australian State Library, via Morgan Thomas Lane off Kintore Avenue. Tel. 8223 5360, email roysocsa@gmail.com
CHECK THE www
www.thesharehood.org - an example of a community of neighbours that have recently started sharing goods and services in their local area. Includes information for other communities that want to start their own sharing network.
www.abc.net.au/thebigdiary - a national listing of events from around Australia provided by the ABC.
www.thegroupery.com – an online tool designed to help volunteer groups and organisations manage their contacts, communications and activities more effectively.
www.thereadingroom.com - a community for sharing your passion for books, discuss books, start a reading group, and keep up to date with the latest releases.
WHAT’S ON
KEEP WALKING South Australia 1 – 31 July 2009
SCALA Saturday Showcase - 4 July 2009
National NAIDOC Week 2009 - 5 - 12 July 2009
Kids Club Holiday Program - 6 - 10 July 2009
Adelaide Festival of Ideas 2009 - 9 - 12 July 2009
BUGHOUSE FLICKS - The Black Balloon - 11 July 2009
World Population Day - 11 July 2009
Diabetes Week 2009 - 12 - 18 July 2009
School Holiday Program - Reynella Neighbourhood Centre - 14 - 16 July 2009
Hip Hop Dance Workshop with DaKlinic - 17 July 2009
Better Digital Photography Class at Pepper Street Arts Centre - 18 July 2009
Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize 2009 –18 July – 6 September 2009
Willunga Almond Blossom Festival 2009 - 23 July - 2 August 2009
Model Railway Swapmeet - 24 July 2009
National Archives - Serving on Saturdays - 25 July 2009
Australian International Pedal Prix 2009 - 25 - 26 July 2009
Earthship Biotecture: Sustainable architecture for a changing climate - 27 July 2009
Air-Stream Wireless - 29 July 2009
Tango Nuevo Milonga - 30 July 2009
Schools Tree Day 2009 - 31 July 2009
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